Herb Roast Mushrooms - Serves 4

Directions

Cook bacon in a frying pan with a little oil until crisp and golden brown. Bacon can be kept warm in a moderate oven if necessary.

To poach eggs, fill a wide, deep-sided pan with plenty of water. Add a little salt and the vinegar. Bring water to a rolling boil, then break in the eggs. Reduce heat to a simmer to poach eggs for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Toast bagel at the same time and spread with butter, if desired. Assemble breakfast components on a warmed plate and serve immediately. Serve herb roast mushrooms on the side, if desired.

Herb Roast Mushrooms:

Heat oven to 200 deg C. Arrange (large flat) mushrooms stalk side up on a large oven pan. Mix oil with thinly sliced garlic and drizzle over mushrooms. Sprinkle with herbs and season with salt and pepper.

Place in the oven to roast for 15 minutes until browned and tender. Serve on toast or beside bacon and eggs.

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